Research Enhancement Events
Write-Ins for Faculty Grant Development
We are offering dedicated “Write-In” sessions designed to provide faculty with uninterrupted time and a supportive environment to focus on writing and implementing their grant proposals. During these sessions, participating faculty will have access to specialized staff with expertise in writing and grant development, available to offer guidance, feedback, and technical support.
COMPASS Coffee Chat: Licensing and Technology Commercialization
Please join us for a COMPASS Coffee Chat focused on Licensing and Technology Commercialization.
This session will feature Surya Mohan, Assistant Director of Technology Commercialization, who will share an overview of how the Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) supports UTRGV faculty, researchers, and innovators in protecting and transferring research discoveries to society.
During this session, participants will learn about available services, processes, and opportunities related to intellectual property, industry partnerships, and entrepreneurship at UTRGV.
COMPASS Silos to Synergy Branching Out Across Disciplines
From Silos to Synergy offers UTRGV researchers an opportunity to look beyond typical university structure and learn about research and collaborative opportunities across disciplines. Connect your passion and expertise with other researchers and look for opportunities to learn from and engage with Faculty Research Fellows. The interdisciplinary theme of the April 17th Branching Out Across Disciplines. This event will feature brief presentations by UTRGV researchers, highlighting topics within the seven research pathways, with ample time for networking. Light refreshments will be served.
New Investigator Series
This comprehensive, cohort-based workshop is specifically designed for research-appointed faculty, including tenure and tenure-track. Delivered through a virtual E-learning platform hosted on Brightspace, the series provides a structured pathway for securing external research funding. Participants will be guided through the entire proposal development process, from identifying appropriate funding opportunities to preparing and submitting a complete and competitive proposal.
Registration closes February 19, 2026